Does your boiler
need replacing? If your Weybridge home is feeling a little chilly, or you have noticed
an increase in the amount you are spending on gas lately - it could be that your boiler
needs to be repaired.
If your boiler
is over a certain amount of years old, it is more beneficial for you to have your boiler
replaced. However, most often, it can be cost-effective to have your boiler
repaired.
But how can you
tell when your boiler needs to be replaced?
Old
boiler
If the boiler in
your Weybridge home is a little older than you’d like, the boiler might be a
little clunky or sometimes doesn’t work quite right - call us so that we can get
your boiler repaired in good working order.
Noises
If you are
hearing a hissing noise from your boiler, then this could indicate that there is a
deposit forming. This is one of the smaller boiler issues when it is fixed when it is
first noticed. Calling a heating engineer out to perform an inspection can tell you the
extent of the problem.
Although this
might be a small problem, over time, the deposits can cause damage, and a bigger issue
can arise.
Pilot Light
Issues
Many people will
restart their boiler and hope for the best, but if your pilot light is out a lot, it is
time to call an engineer in. Anything like flickering out pilot lights, a pilot light
that dips out often, a yellow flame or oil stains are indicators that you need to have a
boiler repair.
Energy
Efficiency
Older boilers
only run at about 60% efficiency, which means a 40% waste of energy. Newer boilers offer
somewhere in the region of 90% efficiency.
However, older
boilers can be repaired and maintained so that they perform at a more efficient rate.
Your monthly or weekly bills are what will be your indicator of how efficient or
inefficient the boiler is.
A new boiler
might be the answer for many, but to keep costs down and still enjoy the benefits, a
repair is often the best option.
Bad
smell
We know that if
we smell gas, we need to call an emergency help; most often, any smells are gas.
However, boilers that need to be repaired in other ways can also emit a foul odour. The
moment you smell anything from your boiler, it is time to call a heating
engineer.
Heat
If your home
takes a long time to heat up, even after the heating has been on for a while, this can
be a big sign that you need to have a boiler repair. The length of time it takes to heat
up your home will feel longer during the winter months - so make sure you book an
inspection and repair the moment you notice it.
This type of
slow heating up can be a precursor for the heating to go out altogether.
Keep your
Weybridge warm and cosy all year round by booking your boiler repair today!
